Welcome to the Worldwide Migration Partners immigration update. I'm Melissa Vincenty, and I'm the managing director of Worldwide Migration Partners. So many of you are eager to get back to international travel - I wanted to provide a quick update on the changes to the process, so you can better
Australian Travel Exemptions During The Pandemic
Australia's International Travel Ban and Exemptions for Eligible Applicants Are you looking to relocate your family back home to Australia? Are you expecting to move overseas for a new job or to expand your business? Are you needing to visit unwell loved ones from your home country but are unsure
U.S. to Ease International Travel Restrictions November 2021
Biden Administration to Ease COVID Travel Restrictions for More than 30 Countries White House coronavirus response coordinator Jeff Zients has announced that starting in November, foreign nationals will once again be permitted to fly to the U.S. Travellers from previously banned international
President Biden Ends Immigrant Visa Ban [UPDATE]
Trump Era Visa Bans Rescinded by President Biden On February 24, 2021, U.S. President Biden rescinded what has come to be known as the Immigrant Visa Ban or the Presidential Proclamation 10014 previously issued by former President Trump. Former President Trump issued the Immigrant Visa Ban on April
Important Information for All Travelers to the United States – COVID-19 Requirements [Update]
Updates to COVID-19 Requirements for Traveller's to the US As widely reported and announced by the U.S. Center for Disease (CDC) this week, the United States will start a new COVID-19 related policy stating that "all international passengers headed to the United States will first need to show proof
Requesting an Emergency Non-Immigrant Visa Appointment in Australia
As of July 16, 2020 the US Consulates in Sydney and Perth have announced a resumption of certain limited immigrant and non-immigrant visa services "including travelers with urgent travel needs and students (F, M and J categories)." The US Consulate Melbourne remains unable to resume routine visa
US Visa Renewals By Mail
Updates to US Visa Renewals Most people working in the United States on visas remember having to apply for their initial US visa; booking an appointment, waiting in the lengthy security line, spending most of your morning at the US Consulate, and then finally getting the quick interview to let you
I want to marry a US Citizen – A more detailed review of K-1 visas
Amidst these unprecedented times due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it is increasingly common that a US citizen and their international partner are separated because of travel restrictions, including travel both in and out of Australia. Due to these additional restrictions, in some circumstances, a K-1
Update to Australian Student Visas
ANNOUNCED: Update to Australian Student Visas. There was information released on 20 July 2020 that pertains to both Student Visa Applicants as well as Student Visa holders. The main points of the media release by DHA are: 1. The Government will recommence granting student visas in all locations
Proclamation Suspending Entry of Certain Non-immigrants Into The US
On June 22, 2020, President Donald Trump issued a new proclamation relating to certain non-immigrant visa categories due to COVID-19 and its effects on the US economy. The Proclamation takes effect at 12:01AM eastern daylight time on June 24, 2020. The "Proclamation Suspending Entry of Aliens Who
Leaving Australia – International Travel Ban and Exemptions
Due to COVID-19, leaving Australia is not currently possible for Australian citizens and permanent residents. However, in certain circumstances Australians can apply for an exemption to depart. The only scenarios which permit an international departure are as follows: Your travel is as part of the
Updates to Visa Waiver Program (ESTA) Satisfactory Departure Requests
Updates to Visa Waiver Program (ESTA) Satisfactory Departure Requests As the US continues to face the spread of COVID-19 ("coronavirus"), for those visitors in the US who have entered using the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), it is important to understand US immigration law related to your entry. The